One if by Land, Two ...

The best part about Victoria was getting there: we flew by seaplane.

There's a small terminal in Vancouver's downtown harbor:


No TSA patdown stands between you and the plane:


The luggage goes in the pontoon, you go in the back door (the plane seats about 15 people) and away you go. The view is spectacular:


After 35 minutes, you arrive at Victoria:


And you get off and walk to your hotel.

All for about $150, which, granted, is more expensive than the $30 bus-and-ferry fare. But look at it this way: you save about three hours. And you get a thrill ride.

Worth it to me.